the setup…
The four McBride brothers all live together on their isolated ranch in Buck’s Creek, Montana with their little sister Junebug. She’s feisty and smart but sick to death of having to do all the “female” chores for these burly men and decides she needs a “wife.” Junebug places an add in The Matrimonial News under next to oldest brother Kit’s name. Maddy Mooney moved to St. Louis from Ireland for a better life and has the misfortune of getting a job with a scheming but penniless widow (unbeknownst to her). When the woman answers Kit’s ad, Maddy accompanies her to Montana so she can get paid by the prospective new husband. Well, that was the original plan.
the heart of the story…
Well, whatever could go wrong? Anything and everything goes awry in this hilarious story. Junebug is at the center, a bright but wildly undisciplined young teen who isn’t wired for housework. Kit and his brothers face a dilemma when his “bride” shows up and Maddy is mistaken for the widow. Strangely enough, Kit has an earlier encounter with Maddy and is instantly attracted to her.
the narration…
Eva Kaminsky is at her finest here, capturing the precocious Junebug and all the other characters. But it’s her storytelling skills that had me utterly engaged.
the bottom line…
I was looking for something lighthearted and I got so much more than I’d imagined. It’s certainly a riot but the romance is also sweet and tender as neither Kit or Maddy have much experience with relationships. Getting there was truly heartwarming. Now I need to know what happens with the other brothers as Junebug is not finished with her matchmaking shenanigans. I’m all in with this series.
Book Info
- Release Date: August 23, 2022
- Series: The McBrides of Montana #1
- Narrator: Eva Kaminsky
- Audio Length: 11 hours, 6 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
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This does sound like fun Jo, I’ve just added it to my Spotify tbr!
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Yay💜 Hope you enjoy, Nicki!
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This sounds like such a fun story! I loved your review Jonetta.
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Thank you, Jodie💜
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I’ve just picked this one up from the library, thinking it feels like the perfect little summer read 🙂
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I hope you have a good time, Rebecca💜
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I enjoyed the first one!
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Glad you did, too, Carol💜
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Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much. Lovely review!
Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thank you, Anne💜
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Fab review! This sounds like such a fun read. xx
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Thank you, Yvo💜 It was laugh out loud funny!
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Added it to my TBR. 😉 ❤
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Oh, this sounds like an amusing read. I will have to check this one out myself, I love a book that makes me laugh.
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Then you just might love this one, Sarah💜 FYI, if you’re a member of Libro.fm, the third book is on sale for a ridiculously low price.
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Love how hooked you are with this series now, and I hope you’ll get what you want with the sequel. Great review! 😀
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Thank you, Lashaan💜
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Wonderful review, Jo. I have got to get to this series. I have the first three books on audio and am looking forward to them. I do enjoy Eva Kaminsky’s narration.
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Thank you, Carla💜 It’s off to a great start.
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